WALLACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 205 West Main Street Wallace, North Carolina (910) Visit our Website:

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1 WALLACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 205 West Main Street Wallace, North Carolina (910) Visit our Website: We support Presbyterian Church (USA) mission co-workers, Rev. Dustin and Sherri Ellington, in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. Please silence your cell phones. *All who are able may stand. The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. February 18, 2018 Prelude THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY First Sunday in Lent GATHERING OF GOD S PEOPLE 11:00 A.M. Welcome and Announcements (During this time the friendship pads are passed to be signed.) Minute for Mission Congregational Care Ministry Team Gerri Hanson Choral Call to Worship Lord, Prepare Me Thompson & Scruggs Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving I ll be a living sanctuary for you. The greatest temptations are not those that solicit our consent to obvious sin, but those that offer us great evils masking as the greatest goods. Thomas Merton, No Man Is an Island Opening Sentences Elder Ann Carter Leader: Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness. All: As we begin our Lenten journey, let us be led by the Spirit, even into the uncomfortable places. Leader: In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt and temptation. All: As we seek to follow Jesus, we would be led, even into the uncomfortable choices. Leader: Jesus left the wilderness, faithful and obedient to God, rejoicing in the One in whom he trusted. All: As we continue on our path to faithfulness, we will be led by our Christ, rejoicing in the Lord our God. *Hymn #370 "This Is My Father's World" TERRA BEATA

2 Today s Prayer of Confession is taken from Reformed Worship: Resources for Planning and Leading Worship. *Unison Prayer of Confession: Holy God, in times of temptation we forget what you have done for us. You give us everything we need, yet we often remain unsatisfied; you trust us to care for creation, yet we often abuse that trust and spoil what we have been given. You show us the way we are to follow, yet we often continue on the path of self-indulgence and self-centeredness. Forgive us, we pray. We ask for your direction, your patience, your love, in the name of Jesus Christ, who, in spite of his temptations, was faithful to your saving Word. Lord God, hear our prayers... (A time for silent prayers...) Lent is a time for discipline, for confession, for honesty, not because God is mean or faultfinding or fingerpointing but because he wants us to know the joy of being cleaned out, ready for all the good things he now has in store. N.T. Wright Responsive Assurance of Pardon Leader: As the Apostle Paul wrote: if you confess with your lips that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. All: These words contain the good news that in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! *Congregational Choral Response #437 "You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy!" Music and Text The Westminster Press, used by permission from Westminster John Knox Press. *Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD Children s Sermon

3 Anthem The Old Rugged Cross arr. Doug Andrews, 2010 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame. And I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. So I ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown. To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear. Then He ll call me someday to my home far away, where His glory forever I ll share. So I ll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross and exchange it someday for a crown. Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Hebrews 2:1-18 Prayer for Illumination Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from your mouth. Make us hungry for this heavenly food, that it may nourish us today in the ways of eternal life; through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. Old Testament Lesson *Hymn #167 Elder Ann Carter Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-13 +Pages 2, 3 "Forty Days and Forty Nights" AUS DER TIEFE RUFEICH Epistle Lesson Hebrews 4: Page 973 Gospel Lesson Matthew 4:1-11 +Page 785 Sermon "No Deal with the Devil Dr. Philip K. Gladden A Time for Silent Reflection Pastoral Prayer with the Lord s Prayer GIVING THANKS TO GOD Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory This Is My Father s World arr. Vicki Collinsworth *Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *The Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

4 Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me; mold me; fill me; use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Hymn #288, Glory to God Wallace Presbyterian Women Invite you to attend Annual Mission Program & Covered Dish Supper Currie Building Sunday, March 11, 2018, 5:00 PM Guest Speaker Dr. Doug Cushing, Pastor, The Bridge Presbyterian Church *Hymn #783 "When We Are Tested" ANGELS OF HEALING *Benediction * Choral Benediction Amen African American Amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen. *Postlude *All who are able may stand. +The page number in the pew Bible. Annual Mission Program and Covered Dish Meal Rev. Dr. Doug Cushing, Guest Speaker Sunday, March 11, :00 pm Wallace Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team is pleased that the Rev. Dr. Doug Cushing has agreed to be our guest speaker for the annual mission program and covered dish meal on Sunday, March 11 at 5:00 PM. He will be speaking on his recent trip to Iraq with "The Iraq Partnership Network - Presbyterian Church USA". Everyone is encouraged to attend and bring a covered dish. Dr. Doug Cushing is the Organizing Pastor of the Bridge Presbyterian Church in Leland, NC. Doug was born and raised outside of Milwaukee, WI. He attended Carroll College earning B.S. degrees in Clinical Psychology and Communications. Doug earned a Master of Arts in Christian Thought from Trinity Divinity School; a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. Additionally, Doug has studied in Israel and at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, USA, Doug has served churches in Chicago, Philadelphia and, most recently, in the Upstate of South Carolina where he served as Founding Pastor of the Tyger River Presbyterian Church. During Doug s ministry at Tyger River, he organized and launched the Tyger River Children s Center (a faith-based after school program enrolling 100 students) and The Carpenter s Table Community Outreach Center (a food pantry feeding over 2000 people a month). Doug is also a coach and consultant for new church pastors with Pinnacle Leadership Associates. Last year, Doug published his first book: Where There s No Road At All: Adventures in Church Planting. Doug and his wife Sharon live in Waterford of the Carolinas along with their 10 year old Cocker Spaniel named Mattie. They both enjoy sailing, traveling and watching the Green Bay Packers of which Doug is a part owner of the team. To all my Church Family and Friends. Thank you for the cards, prayers, and flowers during my recent heart procedure and recovery. Many Blessings to you all. God Bless, Sandee DiDomenico

5 WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, February 18 Monday, February 19 Tuesday, February 20 Wednesday, February 21 FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT 8:30 am Sound Retreat Committee Meeting 9:40 am Opening Assembly 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship 6:00 pm Presbyterians Dining Together-Camino Real 7:00 8:30 pm Basic Bible 101, Fellowship Hall 10:00 11:30 am Basic Bible 101, Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Bible Study, Church Office Building 6:00 pm Handbells 7:15 8:15 pm Confirmation 2018, Youth Room 7:30 pm Choir Practice NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS * Presbyterians Dining Together will meet Monday, February 19 at 6:00 pm, at Camino Real. (Note the time change). * The session will meet on Tuesday, February 20 at 6:00 pm, in Room 304. If you have any concerns or business for the session to consider, please speak to one of the elders or the minister. * You are invited to study God s Word in Matthew 5:1-12 on Wednesday, February 21 from 10:00-11:00 am, in the Church Office Building. This scripture lesson is the sermon text for February 25. The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been blessed with an abundance of Prayer Shawls. If you know someone who could use a prayer shawl, please fill out the form below and put it in the offering plate. Note..they do not have to be a member of this church to receive a prayer shawl. We have given them all over the world. If you have any questions, contact Dottie Obenour at Name Address Your name Phone

6 02/18: Gloria & Dave Wells 02/25: Harriet & Charley Farrior YOUTH WORSHIP LEADERS 02/18: Lydia & Kennedy Thompson 02/25: Elizabeth & James Sills Opening Church Building February 16-8: Clay Blue Charley Farrior, Leader Curt Simpson Bill Carone Rick Batchelor Jonathan Fussell GREETERS 02/18: Greg & Geneva Maready 02/25: Gary & Joyce Ange June Blalock (Rosemary). James Brice (automobile accident, suffering some paralysis),joe Dormagen (Verlie Wells son-in-law), Barbara Elliot family, (Cheryl Raymond's brother Bob's wife, please remember him and family in prayer)betty Hall, (Rosemary), Royal & Jennifer Johnson family, Wright Lanier Family, Amy Moss (breast cancer, sister of Debbie Thomas) Jason Norris (cancer, Kelli Norris' brother-in-law) Matthew Parks (16 years old, snow-sledding accident, broken back, paralysis; parents are college friends of Hope Turnbull) Nancy Pate, (Libby Godwin's twin sister-inoperable brain tumor), Nathan Pensinger (is currently at his temporary home in Arlington recuperating from a recent surgery to reconnect his small and large intestines. He is hoping to be fully discharged and return to his home in Hampstead in early February. He thanks everyone for their continued prayers). Amanda Perry, (cancer-niece of Margaret Toothman), Dick Phillips (stable and still on chemo), Jennifer Raynor (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Preston Ricker (diagnosed with thyroid cancer) Judy Robinson, Zayne Rivenbark (cancer), Michael Sloan family, Max Teachey family, Barbara Ward family, Kelsea Webster, Verlie Wells-Rosemary, Members and friends in the armed services: Jason Payne. William Krupitzer-(Linda Burroughs nephew). (When you request a name to be put on the prayer list, please notify the church office when WHAT JESUS MEANS TO ME Thoughts from Confirmation 2018 Henry Moore Ayden Fussell Reese Blue William Powell Piper Moore James Sills Kennedy Thompson J Joy Jesus Just Him Jew E Everlasting Eternal Emmanuel S Savior Shepherd Salvation Son of God U Unstoppable Unchangeable Understanding S Strength C Christ Christian Church Carpenter of our lives H Him Hosanna! Holy Hymn Heaven House of God R Rabbi Risen Religion Redemption Redeemer I I AM Israel Immanuel S Saving Father T Teacher Thorns Throne

7 WALLACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 301 South College Street Wallace, NC :05 p.m. Worship & Lunch: Worsley Chapel Thursday, March 1, 2018 Speaker James Casteen Thursday, March 8, 2018 Speaker Luke Bradshaw Thursday, March 15, 2018 Speaker Jimmy Crayton Thursday, March 22, 2018 Speaker Rev. Kim Collins Please join us for lunch after the Lenten Service in our fellowship hall. Thursday, March 29, 2018 Maundy Thursday Service and Holy Communion at 7:00 pm